Hello Everyone,
I am getting ready to send a package to Belarus.I was wondering about any services that anyone has used and how long did it take to get there.I will be grateful for any information. Thanks , Bud

I agree with Sufipoet. I've been sending packages to Belarus for sometime now. If I'm sending something of value or a package, I'll usually send it EMS. If it's a letter, via regular mail. Sometimes though, I'll send a large padded envelope via regular mail. Usually stuff that doesn't quite fill a box or merit the high price of EMS. Haven't really had a problem yet. I usually let Mila know if something is on it's way so she can keep a look out for it.

EMS is Global express mail. It's an option at the U.S. Post office. It takes about a week to a week and a half get to Belarus. Though, I've had it make it there in 4-5 days. The price is fairly reasonable.

Go to USPS.com and click on calculate postage and just follow the steps. You can get an idea how much it will cost to send a package. Cost depends on weight and how fast you want it to get there.

Don't claim the value for more than $100 or else she will have to pay a tax on it.

I also recommend Meest, which has been in business since 1989. I've used them since 2000. In the past I used Meest to send parcels to my relatives in Belarus and then to my future husband. Now that I myself live in Belarus I still use Meest to ship over stuff I acquire on my occasional visits to the US.

Parcels go from the US or Canada to Ukraine, and then from Ukraine up to Minsk, Belarus. From Minsk they are delivered by Belpochta (the national postal service here) to the recipient. In all the years I've used Meest I've never had a problem with theft or with Belarusian customs. My relatives told me that delivery personnel were very professional and that has also been my own experience when receiving parcels.

EMS is Global express mail. It's an option at the U.S. Post office. It takes about a week to a week and a half get to Belarus. Though, I've had it make it there in 4-5 days. The price is fairly reasonable.
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The affidavit I sent was wrong so I had to resend and used Global express
USPS quoted a week and half. Is that a firm date or can I hope that it will get there sooner.
How long will customs "sit" on Documents?
and lastly will the staus be updated once it gets to Belarus